Interpretive Trail

Historic Camden

(Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site)

Description: Begin this short, level, easy-walking nature trail at the sign near the powder magazine site. Watch for a variety of birds, snakes and other wildlife as you enter the gate, pass a quiet pond, and walk amid oak, sweet gum and pine trees. You will wind back along a stream, and exit at the gate on the far side of the powder magazine. You can extend your hike on the dirt drive through the Revolutionary War site that features reconstructions, including palisade fortifications, and the Kershaw house that headquartered the British during their occupation of the patriot town. You can take a free self-guided tour of the Bradley and Drakeford Houses that display period artifacts and historic exhibits. A brochure is also available, which shows a walking tour to various historic sites within the park and city of Camden.

Remember to wear insect repellant especially in warm weather. Pets are permitted only on leashes. Restrooms are located in the small white barn behind the Craven House.

Length: 1.4 miles.

Fees: No fee for nature trail or self-guided tour. (Fees for guided tours of other historic buildings.)

Directions: From Exit 98 on I-20, drive north on US 521. The entrance is 1.5 miles on the right.

Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Camping: No camping

Information: Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, P.O. Box 710, Camden SC, 29020, Telephone: 803-432-9841. (Office hours: Monday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Closed for major holidays.) E-mail: hiscamden@camden.net Website: www.historic-camden.net